Aloha! I (Ari) adopted "Dogtor" Juju on the Big Island of Hawai'i when he was just 6 weeks old. Before moving back to Orange County (where I was born and raised), Juju eventually became famous on the Big Island for his incredible ability to invite even the most aggressive dogs to feel safe -- including known "killer" dogs, antisocial dogs who hadn't made a single friend in their entire lives, and older dogs with terminal illnesses who hadn't wagged their tails in months. For this valued skill, which makes communities safer and more joyful for all beings, he earned the nickname “the Killer Whisperer.” Play is so important for dogs, and is absolutely healing when it comes to building confidence and trust. Juju helps other dogs break their aggressive or antisocial patterns, and his methods are tailored to each dog’s unique temperament. A healing session might look like him just coexisting calmly in the same space with your dog without any of the habitual tension that may typically be experienced with other dogs. I’ve been told by hundreds of owners that Juju is the first friend their antisocial or aggressive dogs have ever had. Results will carry over to how your dog will interact with other dogs in the future, as they will now have experience with non-violent dog-to-dog interactions. Dogtor Juju is great with puppies, too -- with his sensitive approach tailored to each dog's temperament (he is great at reading body language cues), he models social etiquette and harmonious co-existing with other dogs and humans. Dogtor Juju facilitates group play as well between dogs who have never met before, de-escalating tension and creating an atmosphere where all dogs feel safe to connect non-violently. I have had dogs ever since I can remember, and began cat-sitting at 10 years old. I adopted an intuitive approach in training Juju, using primarily vocal commands to teach Juju recall skills and safe off-leash play. I am also a musician and have witnessed beautiful moments of de-escalation with aggressive dogs through playing my ukulele or singing (which breaks patterns of barking and sends soothing sound waves into situations of high tension). I’ve done a bunch of dog-sitting and walking jobs in Hawaii (outside of the Rover app), and I truly love getting to know each unique being I take care of, and creating rituals of familiarity with them (through providing structure and patterns of what to expect) so they feel safe to explore and play. If you're looking for a holistic pet care experience, you can count on me & Juju to bring a sense of playful joy and trust to your furry friend. We would be honored to provide your companion a transformative care experience that will build social confidence for years to come.